Description

These Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Sandwiches are a creamy, savory, and comforting meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and broth to create a rich, flavorful filling that you shred and serve on toasted buns. Optional ingredients like ranch dressing, butter, and fresh parsley add extra creaminess and freshness to these tasty sandwiches.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (fresh or frozen)
1 packet ranch seasoning mix (dry)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Creamy Sauce

1 cup cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup ranch dressing (optional for extra creaminess)
1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)
1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)

To Serve

6-8 sandwich buns (brioche or your choice)
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker ensuring they are evenly spaced for consistent cooking.
Add Seasoning: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken breasts to coat the meat thoroughly for maximum flavor infusion.
Add Creamy Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing (if using), butter, and chicken broth into the slow cooker, distributing them over the chicken to combine as they cook.
Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and easy to shred.
Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing thoroughly with the ranch sauce for a creamy, well-coated filling.
Season to Taste: Taste the chicken mixture and add salt and pepper as necessary to enhance the flavor according to your preference.
Prepare the Buns: Toast the sandwich buns if desired to add a crunchy texture and warm serving base for the chicken mixture.
Assemble and Serve: Spoon the creamy ranch chicken onto each toasted bun, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Using frozen chicken breasts is convenient; just ensure the cooking time is adjusted to reach full tenderness and safety.
For a richer sandwich, include the optional ranch dressing and butter in the slow cooker.
To keep sandwiches from getting soggy, toast the buns before serving.
Fresh parsley is a great optional garnish to add a fresh herbal note and bright color.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.